Effects Of Posterior Oblique Sling Strengthening on Temporo-Spatial Gait Parameters in Young Adults

The aim of this study is to determine the effects of posterior oblique sling strengthening on gait parameters (speed, stride length, and cadence), gluteus maximus strength, latissimus dorsi flexibility, and trunk rotation in young adults. A randomized clinical trial will be conducted at Riphah Internal university, Rawal General \& Dental Hospital and Rawal Institute of Rehabilitation \& Health Sciences. Recruiting 48 participants aged 18-30 years with unilateral or bilateral posterior oblique sling tightness. Participants will be randomly assigned into two groups through the sealed envelope method. The intervention will be performed four times per week for three weeks, followed by a home-based program from weeks 4 to 6. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, post-1st session, weekly during intervention, and at week 6. Tools used include Inclinometer (for lumbar range of motion), Goniometer (to assess latissimus dorsi length), Waistband Pedometer (to measure gait parameters such as cadence, walking speed, and stride length), Hand-held Dynamometer (to assess gluteus maximus strength), Inches Tape (for Pectoralis Minor Length Test to evaluate muscle flexibility and scapular positioning) and demographic measures..

NCT Number	NCT06944769
Lead Sponsor	Riphah International University
Conditions	Muscle Tightness
Enrollment	46 participants
Start Date	2025-01-07
Primary Completion	2025-12-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-01-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-04-25